2026 New Mexico State Auditor election
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November 3, 2026
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The 2026 New Mexico State Auditor election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the New Mexico State Auditor. Incumbent Democratic State Auditor Maestas is seeking re-election to a second term in office. Primary elections were held on June 2, 2026.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Joseph Maestas, incumbent state auditor[1]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph Maestas (incumbent) | 182,150 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 182,150 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Joshua Lawrence (write-in)[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joshua Lawrence (write-in) | 29,268 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 29,268 | 100.0 | ||
Third parties
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Jason Vaillancourt (Libertarian)[3]
Disqualified
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Ross, Alex (October 15, 2025). "Maestas vows continued fight for accountability in State Auditor reelection bid". New Mexico Political Report. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Primary Election Contest/Candidate List". New Mexico Secretary of State. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ "New Mexico Election 2026: trail notes". Source NM. April 17, 2026. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ Bowling, Joshua (May 18, 2026). "NM Forward Party achieves minor party status, will appear on November ballot". Source NM. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ↑ Bowling, Joshua (June 25, 2026). "NM Forward Party announces 5 candidates for November election, but 2 fail to make ballot". Source NM. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites